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Warmen
Janne Wirman in 2009
Janne Wirman in 2009
Background information
OriginEspoo, Finland
GenresMelodic death metal, power metal
Previously: neoclassical metal, progressive metal, power metal
Years active2000–present
LabelsSpinefarm
Members
Past members

Warmen is a Finnish heavy metal band assembled by keyboardist Janne "Warman" Wirman. Wirman had played with Children of Bodom since 1997, and in 2000 created the neoclassical/melodic metal project Warmen focused on instrumental work with only occasional guest singers on a few selected songs. In 2023, the band added full-time singer Petri Lindroos and moved towards a melodic death metal style similar to Children of Bodom.[1]

History

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Unknown Soldier (1999–2001)

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The first incarnation of Warmen was composed of Janne Wirman, guitarist Sami Virtanen and drummer Mirka Rantanen. This line-up recorded and released the Unknown Soldier album in 2000, with the collaboration of guest singer Kimberly Goss (from Sinergy), guitarist Roope Latvala (also from Sinergy, later also from Children of Bodom) and bassist Jari Kainulainen (from Stratovarius).

Beyond Abilities (2002–2004)

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The following year, the band saw the addition of Lauri Porra (later in Sinergy and Stratovarius) and Janne's guitarist brother, Antti Wirman (from Kotipelto). In the Warmen Productions Studio (now called Beyond Abilities), this line-up recorded the album Beyond Abilities, which received positive reviews. With a more diverse use of vocals, this album made use of the talent of Timo Kotipelto (from Stratovarius), Pasi Nykänen (from Throne of Chaos) and returning vocalist Kimberly Goss.

Accept the Fact (2005–2006)

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Their third album, Accept the Fact was released in June 2005 and features vocals by Timo Kotipelto, Marko Vaara, Jonna Kosonen and Alexi Laiho from Children of Bodom. Alexi performs clean vocals in "Somebody's Watching Me" (originally by Rockwell), which is rare, since in Children of Bodom he has performed clean vocals in only one song, a cover of "Rebel Yell", originally by Billy Idol. The spoken words on the first track "Accept the Fact" are taken from the movie Amadeus, spoken by the character Antonio Salieri.

Japanese Hospitality (2008–2010)

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The fourth Warmen album, titled Japanese Hospitality, was released on 24 August 2009 via Spinefarm Records. The 10-song effort includes two cover versions — "Separate Ways", originally recorded by Journey, and "Black Cat" by Janet Jackson, featuring a guest appearance by the Finnish pop/rock singer Jonna Kosonen. Other guest musicians that appear on the CD include Alexi Laiho (Children of Bodom) and Pasi Rantanen (ex-Thunderstone).[2]

First of the Five Elements (2014)

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On 9 July 2014, Warmen started a campaign on PledgeMusic to have fans help fund the production of the album, titled First of the Five Elements.[3] This campaign was successful and the album was released on that same year. The album was re-issued in 2023 due to PledgeMusic's bankruptcy, resulting in a limited number of physical copies released.[4][5]

Stylistic change, Here for None and Band of Brothers (2023–present)

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In late March 2023, the band announced drummer Mirka Rantanen was leaving the band and was being replaced by Seppo Tarvainen. A few weeks later, the band announced Petri Lindroos of Ensiferum as the band's first vocalist.[6] This change would see the band move towards a melodic death metal style similar to Children of Bodom.[1] On 31 May 2023, the band announced their sixth album, Here for None, which was released on 18 August,[7] and is their first album in this new style.[1]

On 19 May 2025, the band announced their seventh album, Band of Brothers, which is set to be released on 15 August.[8]

Band members

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Current members

  • Janne Viljami Wirman – keyboards (1999–present)
  • Antti Wirman – guitars (2000–present)
  • Jyri Helko – bass guitar (2009–present)
  • Seppo Tarvainen – drums (2023–present)
  • Petri Lindroos – vocals, guitars (2023–present)

Former members

Timeline

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Discography

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Albums

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Compilations

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  • The Evil That Warmen Do (2010)[9]

Singles

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Fenske, Jürgen (11 August 2023). "Warmen - Here For None Review". metal.de (in German). Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Janne Wirman: New Album Title | Music News @". Ultimate-guitar.com. 25 April 2009. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Warmen - First of the Five Elements". PledgeMusic. 9 July 2014. Archived from the original on 1 August 2014. Retrieved 9 July 2014.
  4. ^ "WARMEN Feat. Ex-CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist JANNE WIRMAN: New Single 'Warmen Are Here For None' Now Available". Blabbermouth.net. 16 June 2023. Archived from the original on 16 June 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  5. ^ Fenske, Jürgen (11 March 2023). "Warmen - First Of The Five Elements Review". Metal.de (in German). Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
  6. ^ "ENSIFERUM Frontman PETRI LINDROOS Confirmed As New Vocalist For CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist's WARMEN". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  7. ^ "WARMEN Feat. CHILDREN OF BODOM, ENSIFERUM Members To Release Here For None In August". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  8. ^ "WARMEN Announces New Album 'Band Of Brothers'". Metal Addicts. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  9. ^ "CHILDREN OF BODOM Keyboardist's WARMEN: Fourth 'First Of The Five Elements' Studio Webisode". Blabbermouth.net. 9 August 2014. Archived from the original on 11 August 2014. Retrieved 30 May 2025. Spinefarm Records released a WARMEN compilation album entitled "The Evil That Warmen Do" on January 27, 2010.
  10. ^ "Warmen: Alone". Official Finnish Charts (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Archived from the original on 5 September 2011. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  11. ^ a b "CHILDREN OF BODOM, WARMEN; Footage From 'Spinefeast At Sea 2008' Posted Online". Blabbermouth.net. 5 February 2008. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  12. ^ "Warmen: Somebody's Watching Me". Official Finnish Charts (in Finnish). Musiikkituottajat. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
  13. ^ "Warmen Are Here for None - Single by Warmen". Spotify. Archived from the original on 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025. June 16, 2023
  14. ^ Michels, Alexandra (14 July 2023). "WARMEN - 'Hell On Four Wheels' im Musikvideo". Rock Hard (in German). Archived from the original on 14 April 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2025.
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